Amoebic brain abscess
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An amoebic brain abscess is a brain abscess caused by amoebas. It is particularly serious in patients with immunodeficiency.[1] It is very rare; the first case was reported in 1849.[2]
It may be caused by Entamoeba histolytica.[2]
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- ↑ "Brain abscess". MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
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